EMEA Payroll & Benefits Manager

Are you a seasoned payroll professional with a passion for optimising processes in a dynamic, multisite global organisation? We are looking for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee our clients operations across the EMEA region, based in Berkshire.

About the Role:

As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll administration across multiple countries. Your strategic vision will help enhance payroll processes and employee benefits programs, making a real difference in the lives of the workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for various EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers to validate inputs, including salaries and benefits.
• Identify and implement process improvements for payroll and benefits operations.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues from employees across the region.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Support year-end payroll processes, including tax statements and compliance reports.
• Oversee the administration of company benefits, managing renewals and employee queries and identifying improvement areas and new potential benefits for employees
• Present to US senior leadership on ideas for Reward and Benefits across the EMEA region
• Scope out areas for process improvement and bring new ideas to the Senior HR Manager
• Liaise with auditors and tax authorities for payroll audits and compliance checks.

Key Relationships:

• Senior Manager, Human Resources - EMEA
• Human Resources and Payroll Teams at the Commercial Office
• Finance Team - UK
• Benefits Providers and Intermediaries
• Employees across UK and EMEA

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and expenses systems; experience with ADP CELERGO and/or SAP Concur is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel particularly manual calculations, creation of pivot tables and Vlookups
• Up to date payroll legislation, principles, and regulations knowledge.
• A commitment to accuracy, problem-solving, and organizational excellence.

The company?

This is your chance to join a vibrant organisation that works with some of the biggest names across the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to lead payroll and benefits initiatives that impact employees across the EMEA region, we want to hear from you!

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.